n.
1.a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
2.the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something alloy v.
1.lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
2.make an alloy of
Idiom of the Day
in high spirits
to have much energy, to be cheerful
The students are in high spirits since their team won the tournament.